South Africa
Cape Town
Known for coast, wine and mountains.
Est. $430–$600 · 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights
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At a glance
- Trip estimate
- $430–$600
- 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights · rock bottom
- Best time to go
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- CPT
- Knownness
- 82 / 100
- Well known
Where to stay
Hostels and budget stays only, from listings (checked 2026-11-12). Check current prices and availability on Booking.com.
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Big Blue Backpackers
Hostel · 3-star · 7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 8005
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · Double Room with Shared Facilities · Double Room with Private Bathroom · +1 more
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De Wales Den Backpackers
Hostel · 61 Wale Street, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 8000
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room · Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room · Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room · +1 more
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Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point!
Hostel · 82 Regent Road, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 8060
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Budget Double Room · Deluxe Double Room · King Room · +2 more
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Green Elephant Backpackers
Hostel · 3-star · 57 Milton Road, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 7925
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Double Room with Private Bathroom · Double Room with Shared Bathroom · Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · +1 more
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La casa on plein
Hostel · 57 Plein Street, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 8000
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Single Bed in Dormitory Room
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Villa Viva Cape Town
Hostel · 74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 8001
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room · Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom · +1 more
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Annika`s dormitory in claremont
Hostel · 29 Loch Road, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 7708
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in Male Dormitory Room · Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room · Single Bed in Dormitory Room
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Capsules Capepod City Centre
Capsule hotel · 77 Castle Street, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, 8000
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room · Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom · Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
Know before you go
Everyday costs (May)
- Good-value room, per night
- ~$53
- Food, per person per day
- ~$22
- Things to do, per person per day
- ~$9
- Getting around, per day
- ~$16
Room price by month
- $46January
- $46February
- $49March
- $51April
- $53May
- $56June
- $59July
- $57August
- $52September
- $49October
- $48November
- $56December
Typical costs for a mid-priced destination; not yet modeled for Cape Town specifically, dated August 2026. Estimates, not live prices. Check live rates with the booking partner.
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